The nurse, caring for a patient admitted with chest pain, realizes that which factor places the patient at the highest risk for heart disease?

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Being overweight, especially with excess abdominal fat, is a major risk factor for heart disease. Family history and stress are also potential risk factors, but overweight and obesity have a higher association with heart disease. Socioeconomic status may impact access to healthcare and healthy lifestyle choices, but it is not itself an independent risk factor for heart disease. A sedentary job may also contribute to heart disease risk, but not as significantly as obesity.

The Nurse, Caring for a Patient Admitted with Chest Pain